Sunday trading laws are changed allowing thousands of shops in England and Wales to open on Sunday.

1988

Airshow accident kills 46

Two Italian air force jets collide at an airshow in Franfurt, Germany killing 46 and leaving many injured.

1987

John Huston dies

American film director John Huston dies at the age of 81 in Middletown, Rhode Island.

1973

Princess Anne visits Russia

Princess Anne becomes the first member of the Royal family to visit Russia when she arrives in Kiev to ride in an equestrian event.

1963

200,000 demonstrate peacefully

200,000 people take part in a peaceful civil rights demonstration in Washington, they are addressed by Martin Luther King who deliveres his "I have a dream .... " speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.